Putin slams the West's Middle East ideas

I'm no fan of Putin. I think he's a power hungry jerk. That said, he makes some valid points here. The west had been so eager to see middle east dictators removed from power, they've given little thought to who replaces them. Just because you topple a dictator, does not automatically mean the next leader will be any better.

http://news.yahoo.com/russias-vladimir-putin-says-west-fomenting-jihadi-blowback-173800021.html😕

Originally posted by bill718
I'm no fan of Putin. I think he's a power hungry jerk. That said, he makes some valid points here. The west had been so eager to see middle east dictators removed from power, they've given little thought to who replaces them. Just because you topple a dictator, does not automatically mean the next leader will be any better.

http://news.yahoo.com/russias-vladimir-putin-says-west-fomenting-jihadi-blowback-173800021.html😕

Most americans feel the same way. Why look to Russia for their wisdom?

Originally posted by bill718
I'm no fan of Putin. I think he's a power hungry jerk. That said, he makes some valid points here. The west had been so eager to see middle east dictators removed from power, they've given little thought to who replaces them. Just because you topple a dictator, does not automatically mean the next leader will be any better.

http://news.yahoo.com/russias-vladimir-putin-says-west-fomenting-jihadi-blowback-173800021.html😕

Dictators should be replaced with chaotic democratic systems replete with squabbles and infighting.

This includes Putin.